Offended Muslim Syndrome & Self-Help Support Groups
Reader comment on item: Sudden Jihad Syndrome – It's Now Official

Submitted by Red Square (United States), Jan 7, 2008 at 16:20

Good job, Daniel

Shortly before you wrote that Sudden Jihad Syndrome has become officially recognized, I wrote a satirical article titled

Offended Muslim Syndrome & Self-Help Support Groups

"Following the misery inflicted on Islam by a toy bear that ended up with calls for the execution of an English woman, more Muslims are stepping forward with stories of long-suppressed emotional trauma imposed on them by so-called reality. This has led to the creation of support groups and social networks that help followers of the Prophet Mohammed cope with the agony of learning about life outside of their immediate environment, offering assistance with technical resources, practical guidance, and strategies for early intervention and punishment of those who offend Islam."

The WHO report provides a list of symptoms of the Offended Muslim Syndrome, suggesting that the condition be officially recognized as a disability, with the ensuing costs covered by Western governments. The report also includes advice and recommendations by leading UN-affiliated health professionals:

Symptoms of Offended Muslim Syndrome (OMS)

• Irritability, agitation, anxiety at the sight of women who are not fully covered
• Prolonged rage or unexplained killing sprees
• Significant changes in immigration patterns
• Brooding about the past glory of the Caliphate
• Decreased effectiveness and minimal work productivity
• Difficulty in understanding new information without a trial lawyer
• Feelings of despair or hopelessness about the existence of Israel
• Recurring thoughts of death to the infidels

There's more...

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